Hotels in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island’s coastal hotels are among the most gorgeous along the entire eastern seaboard. With dramatic, far-flung vistas and easy access to wide,... Read More

Rhode Island’s coastal hotels are among the most gorgeous along the entire eastern seaboard. With dramatic, far-flung vistas and easy access to wide, smooth sandy beaches, water is a prominent feature at these exceptional lodges and inns. Ocean House, built on a narrow horn of land jutting sharply into the Atlantic, has a Victorian-era feel, as well as croquet and award-winning cuisine. Further east, on breezy Aquidneck Island, you’ll find the distinguished hotels of Newport on the edge of cliffs or nestled into the marina (consider booking at places like Forty 1º North, the Chanler at Cliffwalk, and Castle Hill Inn)—you’ll never starve for a decent view.

Travelers who make their way out to Little Compton will be happy to find a quiet Rhode Island hotel, the Stone House. This small, historic hotel is located in the mansion of the man who invented the three-ring binder. With just 13 rooms, the space is charmingly old-fashioned.